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Acting
Glenn Ford
Glenn Ford is best known for The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson, Police Story, Golden Globe Awards and The Dean Martin Show. Glenn Ford was born on May 1, 1916. Glenn Ford died on August 30, 2006 at the age of 90.
- Born
- May 1, 1916
- Place of birth
- Quebec City, Quebec, Canada
- Died
- August 30, 2006 (90 years old)
Biography
Glenn Ford (born Gwyllyn Samuel Newton Ford; May 1, 1916 – August 30, 2006) was a Canadian-born American actor from Hollywood's Golden Era, with a career that spanned seven decades. Despite his versatility, Ford was best known for playing ordinary men in unusual circumstances, and appeared in films such as Gilda (1946), The Big Heat (1953), and Superman (1978).
Known for
Filmography
- 1979The SackettsTom Sunday
- 1979Beggarman, ThiefDavid Donnelly
- 1978Evening in ByzantiumJesse Craig
- 1976Once an EagleGeorge Caldwell
- 1975The Family Holvak
- 1974Dinah!Self
- 1973Police Story
- 1971Cade's CountySheriff Sam Cade
- 1971V.I.P. SchaukelSelf
- 1971Once Upon a WheelSelf
- 1966Hollywood SquaresSelf - Center Square
- 1965The Dean Martin Show
- 1963Hollywood and the StarsSelf (archive footage)
- 1962The Merv Griffin ShowSelf
- 1962The Tonight Show Starring Johnny CarsonSelf
- 1961The Dick Powell ShowSelf - Guest Host
- 1955MGM ParadeDave Stannard in 'Ransom!' (archive footage)
- 1952This Is Your LifeSelf
- 1950The Bob Hope ShowSelf
- 1944Golden Globe AwardsSelf - Presenter
Frequently asked questions
What movies and shows has Glenn Ford been in?
Glenn Ford is best known for The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson, Police Story, Golden Globe Awards and The Dean Martin Show.
When was Glenn Ford born?
Glenn Ford was born on May 1, 1916. ( Quebec City, Quebec, Canada )
How old is Glenn Ford?
Glenn Ford died on August 30, 2006 at the age of 90.
Updated: November 2, 2026 ·